Robert Randolph & the Family Band

When: Fri., May 3, 9 p.m. 2013

Robert Randolph learned to play pedal steel guitar, or sacred steel, in church and he was discovered by wider audiences, particularly jam-band fans, after performing at a sacred steel convention. In July, Randolph and the Family Band release Lickety Split, which features a guest appearance by Trombone Shorty. The Slide Brothers open at House of Blues. May 3